This year’s Bill Thomas Award recipients, who have led service projects, helped expand field use, and promoted open space, were honored by the County Board in a ceremony April 24.
Awards
Arlington County Planning Director Elected to Prestigious College of Fellows
A formal induction ceremony will take place Sunday, April 22 at the American Planning Association National Conference in New Orleans.
Leaving a Legacy: The Story Behind One 2018 Notable Tree Winner
More than two dozen trees in Arlington are being recognized as Notable Tree winners for 2018. This is the story behind one of the trees—and it’s connection to Arlington County government history.
April 2018 County Board Meeting Agenda Highlights
The Arlington County Board will consider dozens of items at its April, 2018 Regular Meeting.
Arlington Recognizes Outstanding Crisis Intervention Work
Four Arlington County police officers, two sheriff’s deputies, and a 9-1-1 dispatcher were honored this week for their exemplary work in responding to people in a mental health crisis when on a call or on the job.
Arlington Honors 19 Businesses for Innovative Transportation Programs
The honorees have made a financial and cultural commitment to encouraging the use of sustainable transportation modes such as public transit, ridesharing, biking and walking.
Arlington, Regional Destination Partners Awarded Virginia Tourism Grant for Road Trip Video Project
Arlington Convention and Visitors Service (ACVS) will partner with other Virginia localities to produce a road trip-themed video series highlighting fun and diverse experiences visitors can have when they visit the Commonwealth.
Arlington Announces 2018-19 Decal Design Competition Winner
The 2018-2019 Arlington County vehicle decal was designed by a Bishop Denis J. O’Connell High School 11th grader.
Arlington Earns Nation’s First LEED For Communities Platinum Certification
Arlington is the first community to win Platinum certification in this new Green Building Council LEED category
Arlington Announces 2017 DESIGNArlington Winners
The County honors outstanding architectural design every two years, showcasing the best in commercial, public and residential architecture.